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applied in practice. Expert series To explain the research base for falls prevention exercise to give a better understanding of the programmes that have been shown to be effective in preventing falls. Clinical ... prevention exercise for older people and health and care services • Presents a range of services delivering to the evidence Amy Charters, Age UK Cate Gillingwater, Philip Hurst and Katie Lau, Age UK Copies of this
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........................................................................ 12 Older people’s ability to spend on retirement housing.................................... 12 Measuring affordability ....... ... ............................................................................ 34 Who has the most to lose from a move to retirement housing? .......................... 35 Housing with care ............
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apparent return Abrupt changes to or creation of wills Unpaid bills, rent and other accumulation of debt when someone is supposed to be paying the bills on behalf of an adult who needs care and support Lack ... clothing and other possessions that the person should be able to afford Undue pressure and coercion in connection with financial expenditure The adult who needs care and support telling you that they are being
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factsheet gives information about the law relating to park homes (also called mobile homes or caravans). It is aimed at park homeowners who are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people ... living in holiday caravans or lodges. It includes points to consider when buying a park home and refers to organisations that offer advice and support to park home residents. Advice should usually be sought
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random act of kindness is a selfless act performed by someone to either help or make a stranger or someone you know smile, for no reason other than to make people happy. We recently asked older people what sort ... sort of acts of kindness would make a huge difference to their day. Random acts of kindness Ask if we'd like to meet for coffee and a chat A phone call to see if I’m alright Fetching something of the top shelf
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Falls awareness education resource pack Key stage 2 2 Falls awareness education resource pack How to use this resource Falling over is a leading cause of injuries, especially among older adults, however ... can do to reduce the risks. This resource is designed to help children think about falling over, the impact that this could have on people, how they can support friends, relatives and loved ones to reduce
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you're struggling to make ends meet. Pension Credit comes in two parts: Guarantee Credit tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. For the financial year April 2024 to March 2025 this is: ... is higher than the basic State Pension. It's only available to people who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016. You could get up to: £17.01 extra per week if you’re single. £19
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(Wales) Act 2016 2 Developments across England and Wales • Change from Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards • Update of the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark and the Advocacy Charter ... Care Wales Learning Hub) • Expert Class, Advocacy under the Act (for advocates) • Impending changes to the Community Health Councils and complaints advocacy 4 Continued … • Making Voices Heard report from
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number and relationship to the person you are referring For use for registration via telephone Completed by: Date: Once completed sen d it to: Friends@agecymru.org.ukWe’d like to keep you informed about ... and Advice [ ] Policy/Public Affairs [ ] Physical Activity [ ] Volunteering [ ] Would you like to hear from us, please tick or circle - by post [ ] email [ ] telephone [ ] all [ ] You can unsubscribe
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recommendations Zero Hour Contracts (ZHCs) form a very small part of the UK labour market, but have come to increasing public prominence in recent years. Debate on ZHCs is often polarised. However, a review ... nuanced picture. Whilst some workers and employers appreciate the flexibility of ZHCs, others point to their negative effect on low income households and their potential for exploitation. ZHCs are used
